3 Series E91 335i (N54) TOUR
31 11 001
Replacing front axle carrier
Warning!
Danger to life!
Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform to prevent
the vehicle from slipping off or tilting down.
Secure engine in installation position to prevent it from falling
down.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
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Mount securing fixture for vehicle on lifting platform
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Secure engine in installation position
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Disconnect battery negative lead
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Remove both front wheels
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Remove front stabilizer bar
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If necessary, remove radiator seal
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If necessary, remove steering gear cover on left and right
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E90, E91, E92: Remove stiffening strut
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E93: Remove V-strut
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E93: Remove mounting fixture
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Remove lower section of steering spindle from steering gear
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If necessary, disconnect plug connection from ride-height
sensor
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If necessary, disconnect vacuum line from electrically
operated valve to engine mounts at T-piece
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Remove both tension struts from front axle carrier
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Remove both control arms from front axle carrier
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Remove both tie rods on steering gear
Version with active steering:
Note:
Front axle carrier is lowered without power steering gear.
Disconnect plug connections (1) and unclip connecting line (2)
from front axle carrier.
RA Replacing front axle carrier
BMW AG - TIS
23.02.2013 06:28
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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